Unit 2 - Lesson 2 - Structure of a Leaf Flashcards
What is the male part of the flower called?
Stamen
What does the stamen consist of?
Anther and Filament
What is the female part of the flower called?
Pistil
What does the pistil consist of?
Stigma, Style and Ovary
Where are the male gametes made in?
Anther and inside the pollen grain.
Why is sexual reproduction important.
Creates variation, helping plants adapt to changing environments.
Allows the survival of the fittest through natural selection.
Flower Part Function; Petals
Petals arrange and attract insects.
Flower Part Function; Sepals
Protects the bud of the flower.
Flower Part Function; Stigma
Receives Pollen
Flower Part Function; Style
Connects stigma to ovary.
Flower Part Function; Ovary
Produces and contains ovule.
Flower Part Function; Ovules
The structure that contains the female gametes (sex cells).
Flower Part Function; Anther
Produces pollen (male gametes).
Flower Part Function; Filament
Holds the anther in place.
Flower Part Function; Pollen
The structure that contains male gametes (sex cells).
